Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
A Leonid Meteor Over Sweden
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 21, 2006 is “A Leonid Meteor Over Sweden,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: P-M Hedn). The original explanation runs about 153 words.
From the explanation
“This past weekend, small remnant bits of a distant comet lit up the skies over much of planet Earth. Incoming reports , however, have this year’s Leonid meteor shower as less active than Leonid meteor showers a few years ago .”
— APOD editors, November 21, 2006
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 21, 2006
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit & Copyright: P-M Hedn
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 153 words